2015 CR & Givi Top box

[mrvelcrofast]

FYI the standard Givi M3 Monokey plate will fit directly to the Honda OE top box brackets (you don't need to use the Givi Universal adapter plate).
If you have bought the bike in the UK with the free small Honda top box, you just need to remove the 2 Honda OE mounting plates (upper and lower).
You will need to find yourself 2x suitable length M8 allen bolts to screw into the corresponding holes on the OE Honda top box brackets.
A simple straight swap. Took me 10 minutes to complete today.
I now have a 58 litre Givi 'Outback' aluminium top box fitted to my new 2015 CR.
I'll post a photo when I've got time.

[v8guy]

This is exactly what I did with mine. 

I have two concerns with this setup.. firstly, the box is a fair bit further forward than the OEM kit - I'm waiting to see how my wife feels about the available pillion space! Secondly, having only two anchor points in a single plane bothers me.. I've always had three anchor points for the adapter plate (the third using one of the bolts of the box mount). So far it's remained stable, but I'm checking it regularly. That said, the Givi brackets+plate kits have only two anchor points, so maybe it's totally fine! 

[mrvelcrofast]

Originally Posted by v8guy

This is exactly what I did with mine. 

I have two concerns with this setup.. firstly, the box is a fair bit further forward than the OEM kit - I'm waiting to see how my wife feels about the available pillion space! Secondly, having only two anchor points in a single plane bothers me.. I've always had three anchor points for the adapter plate (the third using one of the bolts of the box mount). So far it's remained stable, but I'm checking it regularly. That said, the Givi brackets+plate kits have only two anchor points, so maybe it's totally fine! 

I know what you mean. I'd prefer it to have more anchor points. Will evaluate the situation in a few months when everything has bedded in.

Luckily I don't need to carry a pillion ... which works fine with the box being further forwards and better handling/weight distrubution.